Chocolate Pecan Cookies Better Than Publix Bakery Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate pecan cookie experience! This recipe yields twelve decadent 3 ½-inch cookies boasting a rich, dark chocolate color, studded with crunchy pecan pieces. These cookies are delightfully flat, boasting a moist, chewy interior and a subtly crunchy exterior. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, this recipe is the result of countless experiments and refinements, guaranteed to impress. We'll use quality ingredients (brand suggestions included, but feel free to substitute!) for an unbeatable flavor profile.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 42 mins
Calories 238.2 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chocolate Pecan Cookies Better Than Publix Bakery

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How to Make Chocolate Pecan Cookies Better Than Publix Bakery

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a blender, combine: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; ¾ cup granulated sugar; ¾ cup packed dark brown sugar; 1 teaspoon molasses; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Nestle preferred); 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon kosher salt.
  3. Blend on low speed until smooth, then increase to high speed and blend for 30 seconds until light and airy.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together: 2 ½ cups bread flour; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup chopped pecans.
  5. Create a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Gently fold in the pecans until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Let the dough rest at room temperature for 10 minutes, then mix briefly again.
  7. Prepare a baking sheet (no need to grease).
  8. Form 1/12 of the dough into a 3-inch cookie, flatten slightly, and bake for 8-10 minutes as a test cookie. Adjust baking time or add 1 tablespoon of soybean oil if needed to achieve desired texture (see recipe notes).
  9. Once satisfied with the test cookie, form the remaining dough into 3-inch cookies on the baking sheet(s).
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set. Cookies will flatten slightly as they cool.
  11. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

56g

Fat

19g

Carbs

8g